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Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class

3.5-star hotel near Basilica Cistern

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a view of the city, and a fruit bowl on the nightstand.
A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and ornate gold railings, leading to a well-lit hallway with a large clock and a potted plant.
A luxurious interior with ornate furniture, a central chandelier, and a large mirror reflecting the room.
A spacious hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, a large ornate mirror, and a decorative ceiling.
A hotel entrance with a red carpet, potted plants, and a staircase leading to the lobby.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Ebussuud Cad. No:26 Sirkeci, Istanbul, 34110
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Basilica Cistern
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Topkapi Palace
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a potted plant, and a dresser with a mirror.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Triple Room

  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

A luxurious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chandelier, and striped wallpaper.

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room (Extra Bed)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room (Extra Bed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a mirror.

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a nightstand, and a mirror.

Quadruple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Istanbul City Center hotel, you'll find Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace.

What's nearby

  • Gülhane Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basilica Cistern - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 2 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 2 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bitlisli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Red River - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Ipek Palas Istanbul - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salute Pub & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class

3.5-star hotel near Basilica Cistern
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class offers 73 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 80-cm LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 80-cm LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 60
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 39 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 12488

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class.

Property is also known as

Golden Horn Sirkeci Special Class
Golden Horn Sirkeci Special Class Hotel
Horn Special Class
Horn Special Class Hotel
Golden Horn Hotel Special Class Istanbul
Golden Horn Hotel Special Class
Golden Horn Special Class Istanbul
Golden Horn Special Class

Frequently asked questions

How close is Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class to the airport?

Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class is 28.4 mi (68-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class?

As of Aug 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class on Aug 16, 2026 start from $85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class have an airport shuttle?

Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of EUR 50 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class to the beach?

This hotel is 12.8 mi (30-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class offer free breakfast?

Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class have a pool?

Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class does not have a pool.

Does Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class have a restaurant?

Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class is home to Golden Horn RoofTop Cafe, which features Turkish cuisine, ocean views, and al fresco dining.

Does Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class to downtown Istanbul?

Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class is 0.7 mi away from Istanbul.

Golden Horn Hotel - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 83 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kubilay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was fantastic. Staff was incredibly friendly, breakfast was amazing and the view from the terrace was outstanding. Would recommend this hotel to anyone. Also close to streetcar so access to everywhere is easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mesfun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my 3rd time at Golden horn hotel that is my future home . Clean nice and excellent from the room ,breakfast to service .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hamza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with lovely team and breakfast is the gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

tracy

Liked: Staff & service
Great location. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne Van

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful, the rooms were on the small side. They provided a good selection at breakfast. It was easy to walk to the main attractions in Old Istanbul. Restaurants are all around the hotel. I would recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mourad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent emplacement
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. I love the interior design very classic. Very clean hotel.the staff are very friendly. Great breakfast. I love the room very spacious. Thank you for a great service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

samina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Nice traditional decor throughout the hotel. Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is an excellent location, and the staff go out of their way to accommodate and help guests. Rooms are a little small, but we were not in out room very much except to sleep. Rooms are very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location

Normal hotel which needs a lift up
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Famiza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a pleasant stay at the Golden Horn Hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the service throughout our stay was very good. Some of the rooms are quite small; however, when we mentioned this, the staff kindly upgraded us to a larger room at no extra cost. The bigger room was fantastic and made our 4-day stay much more comfortable and enjoyable. The hotel’s central location is a huge plus, with metro lines nearby and many major attractions within walking distance, making it very easy to get around and explore the city. We really appreciated the excellent customer service and the convenience of the location. Overall, a great experience and good value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located hotel! Old Turisk syle decor. Comfy beds Very small bath. Storage is hars to access. Enjoy the feel of authentic Turkey! Many great options for dining and shopping very near by, as well as important tourist sites.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

PANKAJ

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I liked the location of the place and breakfast was reasonably good. The room photos on the website are deceiving giving a perspective that these are big rooms. The rooms are extremely small, and the bathroom is tiny, you can barely move around.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel very well located to visit main atractions as Agia Sofia, Blue Musque, Basílica Cisterna, Grand Bazar, and the beautifull streets of the city. Everything is walking distance. The rooms are a little small, but everything was clean. Pretty nice breakfast with great views from the terrace. Kind and helpfull staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ilkem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rajendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a goodbudgetnproperty in an excellent location for walking to the central attractions of Isranbul. It is also close to the metro. The regular rooms are very small but manageable. The suites are very nice and closer to an American size room. The staff is kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hisham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very cool employees
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Convenient

Very traditional hotel. Good location for the old city sites, dining. Transit nearby. Breakfast was nice. I really enjoyed the Turish yougart & typical turkish options. Limied storage for hanging clothes in room. Only 1 small shelf in bath.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location. Stayed for a few days and then travelled and property looked after excess luggage and upon return gave a room upgrade. Staff helpful. There were sewage smells in the bathroom which may just be the Istanbul system.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, not very peaceful

Hotel location was great and bedrooms were good, all the basics were provided. The walls are very thin so you could hear lots of people moving around, particularly the loud cleaners who would chat away very loudly in the mornings on their phones making it impossible to lie-in.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ann

Golden horn is a budget hotel unless you pay for the sweets then it is worth it money. Anything below is not worth it and you could tell how cheap the room are
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is unfortunately old and not well maintained compared to other hotels in the vicinity.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything smells of smoke. The rooms are small and outdated. However the breakfast is amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was large and spacious however it reeked like cigarette smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025